5 Foods That Banish Belly Fat


Updated 03/09/12 3:21 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Foods That Decrease Belly Fat

There are exercises that target your abs to help you get the rock-hard stomach you've always dreamed of. But if you really want to double-team belly bulge, you'll need to eliminate sugar and processed carbs while also incorporating fat-burning foods into your diet. Keep reading to see which foods can help trim inches from your waistline! Source: Thinkstock Read more

Up and at 'Em! Calorie Burners For Memorial Day


Updated 05/25/12 6:15 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Ways to Burn Calories on Memorial Day

Memorial Day is more than just good barbecue! Why not throw in some fun activities so those treats don't expand your waistline? Here are a handful of ways to burn at least 200 calories this holiday. The best part is that they are all fun group activities, so it won't feel like you are working out at all! Calories burned based on a 130-pound woman. Calculate a more accurate burn stat for your Read more

Run Strong: How to Tone Your Butt and Thighs Even More


Updated 05/21/12 11:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Tone Your Legs and Butt When Running

Running is not only an awesome form of calorie-burning, heart-pumping cardio, it also doubles as a strength training workout for your lower body. Run and you'll quickly see how it can tone your tush without bulking up your booty. Want to get even more out of your runs? Incorporate these strength training techniques and you're sure to notice a difference when you slip on your bikini Read more

12 Warm-Weather Ways to Burn 500 Calories


Updated 05/09/12 8:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Summer Workouts That Burn 500 Calories

Bikini season is creeping up and if you've got a few pounds to lose, long cardio workouts that burn major calories are great to incorporate a few times a week. Here are 12 warm-weather ways you can burn 500 calories. As you click through, the workouts get shorter, while the intensity increases. *All calculations are based on a 130-pound woman. Read more

6 Ways to Burn More Calories in Your Yoga Class


Updated 01/30/12 9:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Burn More Calories in Yoga Class

Yoga classes aren't meant to be huge calorie-burners — increasing strength and flexibility and acquiring a sense of calmness and bliss, these are more the focus when moving through postures. You still burn calories, though, and with these tips, you can burn more the next time you hop on your mat. Source: Thinkstock Read more

Yoga Poses to Say Goodbye to Back Bulge


Updated 05/02/12 2:30 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Yoga Poses to Get Rid of Back Fat

No one is a fan of having a layer of flab hang over their waistline or bra strap. Even though there's no miracle move to diminish it — only calorie-burning cardio decreases body fat — it's still important to strengthen and tone back muscles. As you begin to lose weight in that area, you'll reveal slim, chiseled muscles underneath. Here are eight yoga poses that will target all the areas of Read more

5 Must-Have Essentials For Bike Commuters


Updated 04/13/12 1:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What Every Bike Commuter Needs

Riding your bike to work has a myriad of benefits: you'll burn calories, save money, and do your part for the environment. But it's a little more involved than just hopping on your bike and pedaling off into the distance. After you have your route mapped out, you'll need to make sure you've got the right gear to get you there. Read more

Righteous Retro Workout: Roller Skating


Updated 02/20/11 2:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Calories Burned From Roller Skating

At its best, exercise should be effective and fun, because if you don't enjoy it, you aren't likely to keep it up. While we mock some old-school fitness techniques and trends, there are lessons and moves to be learned from popular exercise trends of the past. (Think Buns of Steel, The Firm, and Jane Fonda). In celebration of these totally righteous retro workouts, we're spotlighting some classic Read more

Learn Your Burn: Labor Day Activities


Updated 09/04/11 2:55 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Calories Burned While Doing Activities

This long Labor Day weekend, many of us have been taking advantage of the Summer sun, finally getting to that home renovation, or maybe just relaxing. No matter what you're doing, busy holidays may mean taking a break from your grueling workout routine. Not to worry, your leisure time can still be a calorie buster. Find out how many calories your holiday plans have been whittling away. All Read more